4.3
158 Ratings with 105 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. John Itamura treats arthralgia, cervical spondylosis, and neck arthritis, and performs arthrograms and extremity X-rays. He practices orthopedic surgery and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Itamura is affiliated with Kindred Hospital Los Angeles.
Board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at Los Angeles County Hospital/University of Southern California Medical Center. He completed fellowships in hand and upper extremity surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1996 and in shoulder and elbow surgery at W. B. Carrell Memorial Clinic in 1995. He sees patients in Pasadena, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Itamura 4.34 out of 5.
Board-certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at Los Angeles County Hospital/University of Southern California Medical Center. He completed fellowships in hand and upper extremity surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1996 and in shoulder and elbow surgery at W. B. Carrell Memorial Clinic in 1995. He sees patients in Pasadena, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Itamura 4.34 out of 5.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 37 years of experience
- 57 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Massachusetts General Hospital- Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
- 105 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 14 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Congress Orthopedics Associates
800 S. Raymond Ave. 2nd FloorPasadena, CA 91105 Tel: (626) 795-8051
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 37 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Pasadena , CA | Monterey , CA | Long Beach , CA | Marina Del Rey , CA |
| Med School: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine | Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA | Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: Washington University - St Louis School of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John M Itamura
Medical Specialties
John M Itamura has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
John M Itamura has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
John M Itamura holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital- Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery in 1996 and W. B. Carrell Memorial Clinic- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery in 1995.
Residency
Completed their residency at Los Angeles County Hospital/University of Southern California Medical Center- Orthopaedic Surgery in 1994 and Los Angeles County Hospital/University of Southern California Medical Center- Orthopaedic Surgery in 1990.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1989.
NPI Number
John M Itamura's NPI number is 1164476719.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does John Itamura speak?
- John Itamura speaks English.
- How can I make an appointment with John Itamura?
- You can find contact information for John Itamura here on Vitals.
- Is John Itamura accepting new patients?
- John Itamura is accepting new patients on Vitals. View John Itamura's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- Does John Itamura accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that John Itamura accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is John Itamura affiliated with?
- John Itamura is affiliated with Kindred Hospital Los Angeles.
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